Be honest with me – have you ever typed any of these questions into Google: Am I drinking too much? How do I stop drinking? How much wine is dangerous? Am I an alcoholic? What is the definition of an alcoholic? Can I cut down…

Before I quit drinking, I was sure that life without wine would be boring, flat and a bit too much like hard work. Having grown up on a diet of Bridget Jones and Sex And The City, I was convinced that cocktails and chardonnay were…

I want to help you get March off to an incredible start. If you’ve vowed to turn over a new leaf this month, something you’re definitely going to need is the right mindset. Sure, strategies for stopping drinking are great…

This week I’m writing to you from sunny California! A few days ago I was in LA doing lots of touristy things in Hollywood, where they’re getting ready for the Oscars. Walking around such an iconic place got me thinking…

For a long time, I was very keen on the idea of moderation. I was drinking too much and feeling awful… but I didn’t want to stop completely. Sobriety was way too radical a step for someone like me, right? I was one of those…

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it got me thinking about sobriety and relationships. Whether it’s date night with your partner or a first date with someone new, the idea of doing that stuff sober can feel a bit intimidating to…

I used to have a fridge magnet that said: “Keep Calm And Drink Wine!” The message was spelt out in large capital letters and for a long time, it seemed to be my mantra. If I wanted to relax, I drank wine. If I wanted to switch off…

How has your Dry January gone? Maybe you’re patting yourself on the back for an angelic, alcohol-free month… but you’re not sure what your next steps should be. Or maybe you’re frustrated because you didn’t quite make it…

Today I wanted to share an extra large dose of motivation and inspiration; something to get you fired up for the New Year (or help power you through the next week, if you’re aiming for an alcohol-free Christmas!) As a sobriety…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I absolutely love this time of year. However, there is one thing about the festive season that I don’t like. I can’t stand the endless, pro-booze marketing messages that seem to be…

This year will be my 5th booze-free Christmas and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a total myth that you need alcohol in your life in order to have fun, be social or enjoy Christmas. That’s just marketing hype. Alcohol-free living…

The festive party season is an incredibly boozy time of year. If you’re newly sober – or trying to be – I suspect you might be feeling a bit anxious about it. So, I wanted to jump in and encourage you to keep going, because…